Question

If the numerator of the fraction is increased by 35 % and the denominator is decreased by 20 %, then the resultant fraction is 27/80. Find the original fraction?

• A. 3/7
• B. 1/5
• C. 4/9
• D. 1/6

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1/5

Let the original fraction be x/y, [x*(135/100)]/y*(80/100) = 27/80 x/y = (27/80)*(80/135) x/y = (1/5)